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Live coverage and analysis of the world's armed conflicts — the war in Ukraine, the Israel-Gaza and wider Middle East crises, and flashpoints from the Sahel to the South China Sea. Tracking battlefield developments, ceasefire diplomacy, sanctions and the humanitarian toll, with context on who is fighting, why, and what it means for global stability.

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England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare

England beat Ireland but Sciver-Brunt in injury scare

A major injury scare around captain Nat Sciver-Brunt overshadows England's four-wicket victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Southampton.…

Somaliland president visits Israeli Knesset on tour

Somaliland president visits Israeli Knesset on tour

Somaliland’s President is on a ‘historic’ tour of Israel, where he’s opened an embassy and visited the Knesset.…

Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg

Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg

Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.…

Iranian fans honour Minab victims at World Cup match

Iranian fans honour Minab victims at World Cup match

Iranian fans turned their World Cup match against New Zealand into a moment of remembrance, raising ‘Minab 168’ banners.…

Iran, Ukraine dominate G7 summit

Iran, Ukraine dominate G7 summit

Here’s what came out of the G7 summit in France.…

Returning to destruction in south Lebanon

Returning to destruction in south Lebanon

Many Lebanese are returning to their homes in the south to face the destruction that upended their livelihoods.…

US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of ‘antifa’ activities

US Justice Department accuses 15 Minnesota activists of ‘antifa’ activities

Prosecutors have accused the activists of seeking 'to interfere with lawful immigration enforcement operations'.…

Palestinian Bedouin villagers demolish homes after Israeli orders

Palestinian Bedouin villagers demolish homes after Israeli orders

Palestinian Bedouins in Beersheba are demolishing their own homes after Israel issued demolition orders.…

Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

Project Mbappe - the road to becoming France's record scorer

Kylian Mbappe has become France's joint record scorer, aged just 27. BBC Sport takes a closer look at how he got here.…

Australia news live: US marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to address National Press Club

Australia news live: US marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to address National Press Club

Tender documents show plans for store beyond the range of Chinese missiles, report says. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app…

Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval

Spectre of Stokes hangs over England at The Oval

England have handed out four debuts in two Tests this summer but Ben Stokes' role in the latest revolution remains a mystery and will hang over Englan…

Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure

Three arrested after record-breaking £139m cannabis seizure

Three people from south Wales are arrested after £139m of cannabis shipped from Canada to UK is seized.…

Murdered Preston Davey's dad tells of anguish at vigil

Murdered Preston Davey's dad tells of anguish at vigil

The murdered baby's biological father spoke of the "terror" his son endured as tributes were paid to him.…

Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Cape Verde - Scotland's template against Morocco?

Former Scotland players Neil McCann and Willie Miller share their thoughts on how Steve Clarke's side might find success against Morocco.…

What has Iran won and lost from this war?

What has Iran won and lost from this war?

Iran's relationship with its Gulf neighbours, which it attacked during the war, has been damaged.…

US judge upholds conviction of ex-judge who helped man evade federal agents

US judge upholds conviction of ex-judge who helped man evade federal agents

Activists say former judge Hannah Dugan was targeted by the Trump administration for defiance over immigration raids.…

Repairs begin at 1,000-year-old Kyiv monastery after Russian attack

Repairs begin at 1,000-year-old Kyiv monastery after Russian attack

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is under repair after deadly Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital on Monday.…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past support

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes death penalty, reversing past support

Support for capital punishment has steadily declined in the United States, with several states rolling back its use.…

‘I know what you’ve been through’: FIFA president visits Iran team

‘I know what you’ve been through’: FIFA president visits Iran team

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Iran’s players during a World Cup dressing room visit after the team’s 2-2 draw.…

Israel seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians

Israel seizes power over occupied West Bank mosque from Palestinians

Hebron's mayor warns unilateral changes breach agreements, posing significant consequences for the region's stability.…

Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks

Drone attacks target vehicles in Nabatieh amid fragile ceasefire negotiations between Iran and the US.…

Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship as they reach ‘a fork in the road’?

Where does Iran deal leave US-Israel relationship as they reach ‘a fork in the road’?

Prime minister faces prospect of going it alone against Iran as strategic interests of US and Israel are divergingIt took more than a day after news o…

Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit

Starmer’s waning influence is apparent at awkward G7 summit

British prime minister was left making small talk unsure if a meeting with Trump and Zelenskyy was going aheadThe wait for Keir Starmer’s first sessio…

World Cup 2026: Day five

World Cup 2026: Day five

Al Jazeera’s Rahul Pathak has your FIFA World Cup 2026 day five recap.…

The overnight World Cup?

The overnight World Cup?

For fans outside North America, watching the FIFA World Cup live means late nights and early mornings.…

Post-apartheid South Africa: 50 years after Soweto riots, what has changed?

Post-apartheid South Africa: 50 years after Soweto riots, what has changed?

Black students braved bullets to protest the discriminatory apartheid-era education policies.…

Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal

Qatar renews mediation efforts for regional stability after US-Iran deal

Qatar says it is working to prevent a return to war, following the signing of the MoU between the US and Iran.…

Trump slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon at G7 summit

Trump slams Israeli attacks on Lebanon at G7 summit

US President Donald Trump slammed Israeli attacks on Lebanon at the G7 Summit.…

Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military

Trio of senior defence figures accuse Starmer of underfunding military

PM hit by three-pronged attack from ex-defence secretary, former defence minister and chief of defence staffUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Star…

Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights

Trump further guts Education Dept. by shifting oversight of special ed, civil rights

The moves to the federal departments of Health and Human Services and Justice, respectively, would further dismantle an agency that President Donald T…